XOXCO makes community sites and web apps. This was originally posted on our blog 2 years ago by Katie Spence. Topics include Launch mediabugs

★ MediaBugs.org Launches

Today we helped launch MediaBugs.org, a website that aims to 'fix the news.' When Scott Rosenberg approached us for this project, his goal was to create a space where the average newspaper reader could submit a "bug" - or an error in reporting - that they'd spotted in their local paper. With the local news organizations participating, a conversation between the audience and the journalist responsible could then resolve the issue.

We built the site using our own PeoplePods software. It was a perfect fit for the type of interaction between readers and news organizations that Scott envisioned. Mignon Khargie designed the logo and branding, which was carried into the look and feel of the site with the help of Courtney Patubo.

For the launch, Scott and Mark Follman are focusing on Bay Area media, but eventually their plan is to expand nation-wide.

- Katie Spence, Apr 20, 2010

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★ MediaBugs.org Launches

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